HERO elects Moseley as PresidentWACONIA, MN -- The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) announced its Board of Directors has elected Karen Moseley as HERO’s next President. Moseley assumed the position from Paul Terry, Ph.D., on January 1, 2019. [FULL
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Partnership announces 2019 Wildfire Mitigation AwardeesWASHINGTON -- The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the seven recipients of this year's Wildfire Mitigation Awards. These individuals and organizations have earned the highest commendation for innovation and leadership in wildfire mitigation for their outstanding dedication to solving many of the most complex challenges posed by wildfire.[FULL
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Orkin Releases Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List ATLANTA -- For the third year in a row, Baltimore tops Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list, was released. New York moved up two spots, while Atlanta and Philadelphia joined the top 10, replacing San Francisco and Dallas, respectively. [FULL
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ENR Honors Ironworker O'Leary for Workplace Harassment PreventionWASHINGTON -- ENR named Iron Workers (IW) general organizer for safety and diversity Vicki O'Leary a 2018 top 25 newsmaker. The honor is in recognition of her groundbreaking work through the organization's initiatives to level the playing field for ironworker women and her thought leadership in the building trades.[FULL
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According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in four American adults ages 65 and older reported falling and one in 10 reported a fall-related injury in 2014. Falls remain one of the leading health concerns for people over the age of 60. A little over 1 million people over the age of 65 are treated in emergency room visits yearly as a result of falls.